Utilitarianism is a moral theory that promotes actions that maximize happiness and the well-being of an individual and rejects those which cause sorrow or harm. This philosophical thought is associated with Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill - the two most important classical utilitarians. Although there are many variations to the theory, the main idea behind them is to ‘maximize utility’ which is the action or policy that brings about the maximum amount of good. Only those actions should be performed which would produce the maximum pleasure and joy. The theory aims for the betterment of society while making social or economical decisions.
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